as in pretty
to some degree or extent
these newly acquired in-laws felt relatively comfortable at our family reunion
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Recent Examples of relatively
Otherwise, the return to land was relatively uneventful, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge.
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Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Dave’s menu is relatively simple, with oversized chicken tenders and sliders as go-to orders.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The album sometimes does fit that description—especially on the relatively strong, if unexpectedly downcast, opening three songs.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Polling crosstabs often have relatively small sample sizes, in this case, about 113 respondents, which can at times produce results that are not replicated in other surveys.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
Dave’s menu is relatively simple, with oversized chicken tenders and sliders as go-to orders.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The album sometimes does fit that description—especially on the relatively strong, if unexpectedly downcast, opening three songs.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025
Polling crosstabs often have relatively small sample sizes, in this case, about 113 respondents, which can at times produce results that are not replicated in other surveys.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relatively
Adverb
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The matches are pretty violent, with nasty punches to the face and vicious knees to the head.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Everyone was pretty nervous, and there were a lot of things to care for and think about, but as time went by during the tour, everyone felt more at ease, and everyone seemed more relaxed.—
Crystal Bell,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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For capybara lovers who may not be quite ready to own an exotic pet, the following are places to visit them in the commonwealth.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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As the days grow shorter and darker, and temperatures drop, there’s nothing quite like knowing there’s a warm, welcoming bed awaiting you at home to usher in a cozy night’s sleep, and long, languorous mornings when time allows.—
Hannah Coates,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Everyone will be treated fairly!—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That, indeed, seems a fairly broad opinion in Luxembourg, with just 670,000 people, nearly half of them foreigners.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The audience for wax museums is melting away in the digital age, when posing with a static dummy has come to feel rather quaint.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Higher beef prices, which have eased somewhat recently, weighed on shares as investors worry about whether Texas Roadhouse will pass on the additional costs to diners or absorb them.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Camellias benefit from a somewhat open canopy to allow air and sunlight to reach interior foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the example below, Hwang In-beom anticipated Kamara’s pass but was not close enough to intercept.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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And if your backyard isn't large enough for a two-story tiny home, the company does offer a single-story option, which includes a bathroom, a kitchen, and a bed area.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Relatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relatively. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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